Overdose Awareness Day

Overdose Awareness Day

International Overdose Awareness Day is an annual event, held on 31 August, to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of drug-related death. We are marking the day by highlighting the latest figures on overdose deaths in Europe and expressing support for...
Global Judicial Integrity Network

Global Judicial Integrity Network

The creation of a Global Judicial Integrity Network moves a step closer to being realized with the European preparatory meeting being held in Vienna on 24 and 25 August. Over 20 countries from across the region will be present to build on complimenting activities...

Cannabis policy: status and recent developments

Under international laws, cultivation, supply and possession of cannabis should be allowed only for ‘medical and scientific purposes’. In general, possession of the drug for personal use should be a crime, to deter use, and most countries make this punishable by...